When was the last time America defaulted on its debt

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@2038705f: The United States has never technically defaulted on its debt, meaning it has never failed to pay the interest or principal on its outstanding debt obligations. However, there have been a few instances in which the U.S. government has come close to defaulting. One of the most recent instances was in 2011, when the government came close to defaulting on its debt due to a political standoff over raising the debt ceiling. Ultimately, a last-minute deal was reached to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default.